Chicken fajitas Freezer Meal Prep
Easy chicken fajitas freezer meal prep with juicy chicken, peppers, onions, and smoky seasoning. Prep ahead for a fast family dinner.
Equipment
- Garlic Crusher or fine grater
- Large skillet or frying pan
- Tongs or spatula
Ingredients
- 1 large red onion thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper seeded and thinly sliced
- 3 large garlic cloves finely crushed
- 1 lb chicken breast tenders thinly sliced about 450 grams
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice from 1 lime
- 1 ounce smoky fajita seasoning 30 grams, 1 sachet
- 1 tablespoon honey
To Serve
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 6 tortilla wraps
- avocado sliced for serving
- ⅔ cup sour cream
- ¾ cup sharp cheddar cheese coarsely grated
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped optional
Instructions
- Add the sliced onion, bell peppers, crushed garlic, chicken, fajita seasoning, olive oil, lime juice, and honey to a large freezer-safe bag.1 large red onion, 1 red bell pepper, 1 green bell pepper, 3 large garlic cloves, 1 lb chicken breast tenders, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 ounce smoky fajita seasoning, 1 tablespoon honey
- Seal the bag tightly, then gently shake and massage everything together until the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated.
- Lay the bag flat and freeze for up to 3 months.
- When ready to cook, thaw the fajita mixture fully in the refrigerator overnight.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat.1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Add the thawed fajita mixture to the hot skillet.
- Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, tossing often, until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables have softened.
- The chicken should be cooked through with no pink in the center. For accuracy, it should reach 165°F / 74°C.
- Warm the tortilla wraps until soft and flexible.6 tortilla wraps
- Fill each tortilla with the cooked chicken fajita mixture.
- Serve with sliced avocado, sour cream, grated sharp cheddar, and fresh cilantro, if using.avocado, ⅔ cup sour cream, ¾ cup sharp cheddar cheese, ¼ cup fresh cilantro
Notes
Tips and Tricks
- Lay the freezer bag flat before freezing. It saves space and helps the mixture thaw more evenly.
- Slice the chicken and vegetables thinly so they cook quickly in the skillet.
- Thaw the fajita mix fully before cooking for the best texture.
- Use high heat so the chicken and vegetables cook quickly without becoming watery.
- Toss often while cooking so everything cooks evenly.
- Do not refreeze the raw thawed mixture once it has been defrosted.
Nutrition
Calories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 22gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 202mgPotassium: 654mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1445IUVitamin C: 64mgCalcium: 222mgIron: 3mg
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